Thank You for Helping Mothers and Babies

Survival Program: The Start of a Brighter Future

The first few years of life, beginning with pregnancy, are crucial for the healthy, long-term development of babies. During this time, small investments in key areas can mean the difference between life and death. Health initiatives such as improving caregiver nutrition during pregnancy and the promotion of breastfeeding lead to healthier babies, while the right toys and activities can stimulate better cognitive and physical development. And even minor improvements in a caregiver’s education can lead to a dramatic reduction in infant and child mortality.

Starting early is critical when it comes to releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name. When Compassion’s local church partners can offer support at the earliest moment in a child’s life, their opportunities to thrive and live a healthy life multiply. That’s why Compassion’s Survival program concentrates on serving the most vulnerable mothers in poverty, supporting them through their pregnancy and birth, and helping their babies reach their crucial first birthday — a significant obstacle in developing nations.

Through partnership with local churches, these efforts have saved and improved the lives of thousands of mothers and their babies in need. They provide important services such as:

One-to-one care from a Survival Specialist

• Basic nutrition and vitamins
• Prenatal and postnatal care
• Skilled birth attendants
• Immunization
• Breastfeeding support and instruction
• Regular growth monitoring
• Supplemental food
• Spiritual guidance and support

Thank you for partnering with Compassion in this work in Rwanda. Your generous support allows Compassion and its church partner in Kigali, Rwanda, EMLR Rubingo, to provide the Survival program  — meeting the most pressing needs of expectant mothers, new moms and their precious little ones.

Compassion’s Record of Success

Compassion’s comprehensive approach to infant survival has proven effective. Between July 2021 and June 2022:

Community Profile
EMLR Rubingo

The Survival program will be delivered by staff at the child development center operated by the church, EMLR Rubingo. The church is located in a mountainous community and is home to approximately 20,000 residents. Typical houses are constructed of cement floors, adobe walls and tin roofs. The primary ethnic group is Banyarwanda and the commonly spoken language is Kinyarwanda. The regional diet consists of maize, beans and potatoes. Common health problems in this area include malaria and worms. Most adults are unemployed but some work as day laborers and earn the equivalent of $28 per month.

Helping Mothers and Babies

Thank you for your gift to equip moms to care for their babies and to support Survival services at EMLR Rubingo. This donation enables the church to provide a stable, healthy environment for babies, while giving mothers the opportunity to learn new skills and strengthen their families. Your commitment to partnering with Compassion gives the most vulnerable the best start in life. It is deeply appreciated.